How Intermitent Fasting Can Help You.
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Intermittent fasting is a popular topic of conversation in the health and wellness realm, and with that, there is also confusion. The reality is, this is not just a trend, but an actual skill many of us can use to better our health. I say this is a skill because […]
Are You Keeping Your Brain, And Skin, Young?
The Cognitive Protector Factor By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND As we age, physical changes are inevitable. Our hair turns silver, skin wrinkles, while memory and cognitive function diminish. There is growing concern throughout our life that as our bodies and mind age, our quality of life declines. But, there is great news! What we do in […]
This Kind Of Morning Nutrition Can Help You Thrive
By Tim Irvine and Tamara Kung ND My morning meal has evolved dramatically over the years. For the first 25 years of my life, I was religious about frozen from concentrate orange or apple juice, toast with a bunch of jam, and some sort of cereal. The latter was usually a ‘healthier’ options like Corn […]
Is your sleep increasing or decreasing information
By Tim Irvine Everyone loves a good night’s sleep. The feeling we get is almost euphoric when it happens, so why wouldn’t we love it? Besides the conscious happiness we have with good sleep, so many subconscious, biochemical benefits help our health over the short and long term. We have also come to understand the […]
The Best Goal Setting Approach For Youth Athletes
By. Coach Danny Carrillo Setting ambitious goals should be encouraged and we should not be afraid of taking a step back to add elements that might seem small but will ultimately make a big impact on achieving what we set out to do! The concept of using a process oriented approach is based on my […]
Gaining Doesn’t Have to be Painful: Sustainable Habits From the Comfort of Your Green Zone
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND A couple of years ago I watched a Ted Talk given by Dr. Stephen Seiler, a professor in Sport Science at the University of Agder in Norway. He described a surprisingly contradicting phenomenon he noticed in top-performing endurance athletes that went against the frequently quoted and deeply embedded “No pain, no gain” mentality […]
How to get the most out of everything you do
By Tim Irvine The rest is as important as the work! I remember my strength coach in university talking with us about this very fact. In retrospect, it was probably the best program I have ever been on. Lots of variety in programming as well as intensity, and room for some fun too. What I […]
Do This One Thing For Overall Health
Tim Irvine I’m often asked, “If you could make one recommendation for overall health, what would it be?” Man, that’s a tough one. Sometimes being science and evidence based is restrictive. Each situation is different and my ‘one piece of advice’ would be different for everyone. Individuals require individual approaches. There are an almost infinite […]
Secrets To Living Long
Written by: Tim Irvine The picture you are looking at is that of Arthur Kennedy Sr. He’s one of my heroes and a shining example of how to live life. You can learn from him, so read on to find out how. Arthur is 90 years old and took this picture a few weeks before […]
Good Sore vs. Bad Sore: Why Inflammation Matters For Both
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND If you have been fortunate enough to feel the after-burn following an unexpectedly long adventurous walk, an intense cardio blast class, or from working out with your trainer, you have had the privilege of meeting some friendly inflammation. This physical microdamage triggers your immune cells to activate acute (momentary) inflammation so that your body can heal. […]